Diocese of Middlesbrough
Serving North & East Yorkshire
Articles
Latest news from around the diocese and beyond
Bishop Moth welcomes scrapping of two-child benefits cap
Bishop Richard Moth, chair of the Department for Social Justice for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and...
Pope Video: For people with suicidal thoughts
The Pope Video for the month of November is dedicated to Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention: “Let us pray that those...
Caritas shares new guide ahead of Prisoners’ Sunday
In the lead-up to the Jubilee for Prisoners on Sunday December 14, Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) is sharing...
Pilgrimage to Lourdes for people of the sea
Stella Maris is delighted to invite sick, retired and active seafarers, fishers and their families from the UK and...
Bishop’s mixed feelings on closure of COP30
Bishop John Arnold, Bishop of Salford and lead bishop for the environment for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of...
Explore Catholic theology by distance learning
Applications are open for 2026-27 distance learning programmes in Catholic Theology led by Durham University’s...
About
Middlesbrough Diocese
We have been greatly blessed in this part of the world in so many ways. From the beautiful geography of the region, to the saints and martyrs who have given great witness. The great abbeys and religious foundations of history to our present day communities which in so many different ways give glory to God by their actions, approach and attitude to life. We have only to look around us to see something of the ‘thumbprint of God’ in our diocese.
Resources
On the go
Here are a few links to some of the amazing catholic resources that are available to anybody who has access to the internet.
Word on Fire
The Word on Fire online platform is constantly expanding its offerings.
Saint Augustine Institute
The Saint Augustine Institute provides study courses as well as a whole range of online materials for growing and deepening of our understanding of the faith.
EWTN
The Eternal Word Television Network. Many resources from ETWN.
Daily Mass Readings
The scripture passages of today’s Mass provided here on the diocesan site. A prayer to make a spiritual communion is also included for handy access.
Saint Anthony Communications
Some great content made available to watch for free covering a wide range of topics.
Cathechism of the Catholic Church
The whole of the Catechism of the Catholic Church is available on the Vatican website.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Patron of the Diocese of Middlesbrough
In this diocese we are blessed to be under the patronage of our heavenly mother as ‘Our Lady of Perpetual Help’. This icon shows her Divine Son in her arms and it is a constant reminder to us that we too are held secure in her arms even in times of trial. We ask her prayers for the whole world and in a particular way for our own diocese.
'It was through the “fiat” the “yes” of the Virgin Mary that the Incarnation took place. Mary is very much our model.....Through her faith, she disposed herself to allow the Word of God to become flesh in her.'
Bishop Terry Drainey – Bishop of Middlesbrough
'Our Lady [of Perpetual Succour] heard my prayer and vouchsafed me a miraculous cure of......which has.....caused me much trouble and suffering, and has been a sad drawback to me in my work. The cure was instantaneous and complete.'
Bishop Richard Lacy – 1st Bishop of Middlesbrough
‘It is my prayer.....that devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, in this church and elsewhere, may continue.....showing to many the limitless mercy of God for us all, His little ones, and made manifest in Jesus Christ our Lord.’
Cardinal Vincent Nichols – Archbishop of Westminster
‘Make her known to the whole world!'
Pope Pius IX
Diocesan Diary Dates
Events happening throughout 2025
Rite of Election
3pm Sunday 9th March (First Sunday in Lent)
Chrism Mass
Cathedral 12 noon, Tuesday 15th April
Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Sunday 24th May – Saturday 30th May
Annual Postgate Rally
Egton Bridge this year – Sunday 6th July. 3pm Mass
Assumption Pilgrimage
Sunday 17th August. 3pm Mass
Pilgrimage to Rome
Monday 6th October – Saturday 11th October
Vocation
What is your calling?
If you wish to find out more about pursuing a potential vocation to the priesthood, the permanent deaconate or religious life, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our vocations director Canon Alan Sheridan:
| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Diocesan Curial Offices | 50a The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 6QT, UK | 50a The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6QT |
Saint Mary's Cathedral | Cathedral House, Dalby Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TW, UK | Dalby Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough. |
